Activities in the canton of Vaud
261 activities for children
Cable car and toboggan of La Dôle (Télé-Dôle)
Above Saint-Cergue, the La Dôle area is the quintessential family resort of the Vaud Jura. Baby lift, toboggan runs, ski lifts, and gentle slopes for beginners: it is the perfect place to introduce little ones to the snow, less than an hour from Nyon.
Playground and picnic area of Begnins
In the heart of Begnins, between the school and the post office, a free playground with its large spinning top, ping-pong tables, and picnic tables. The ideal spot for a quiet family break in the district of Nyon, in the heights of La Côte.
Walk to the Refuge de la Barilette
Above Saint-Cergue, an unpretentious family walk takes you through pastures and fir trees to the Barilette refuge and the ruins of the old castle. A simple, free nature outing, perfect for taking a deep breath with the family in the Vaud Jura.
Basse-Ruche Leisure Space
On a mountain pasture over 1000 meters above Saint-Cergue, the Espace Loisirs Basse-Ruche brings the mountain to life for families all year round. All-terrain scooters, mini-adventure park, zip lines, and swingolf in the summer; ski lifts and sledding in the winter: there is something for all ages.
Intermunicipal Library of Terre Sainte in Coppet
The intercommunal library of Terre Sainte, located at the collège de Terre-Sainte in Coppet, is a reading haven for the whole family. Picture books, comics, children's novels, and an intergenerational reading space: the perfect stop for a quiet moment, especially on rainy days.
Playground of the Cherry Trees in Tannay
Modernized in 2016, the Cerisiers playground in Tannay is a quiet and green neighborhood area, away from traffic. On a Bioturf shock-absorbing surface, it offers games for young children and a preserved merry-go-round. Free of charge, open access, perfect for toddlers.
Play area of the Crans-près-Céligny Sports Center
At the Crans-près-Céligny Sports Center, this fully enclosed area reassures parents of young children: playground, mini-basketball, mini-soccer, mini-tennis, pétanque, and picnic tables. Free, open access, and served by the TPN bus from Nyon.
Play area of the Founex Sports Center
Often cited among the most beautiful playgrounds on the Côte, the area of the Founex Sports Center features climbing castles, a zip line, ground trampolines, and slides on a cushioned surface. Open access 7 days a week, free of charge, with football and tennis courts right next door.